Clint Dempsey

You always wanna make sure that you're not burnt out. But I feel like I've been able to find the right balance of still staying fresh in games and still being able to be productive. ”

If I feel compelled or feel that I really need to say something at a certain time, I'll say it. But more do than not; I'm trying to lead by example. ”

It's easier to destroy than it is to create, but I've always enjoyed the creative aspect of the game. ”

I like trying to be creative. ”

You go out and work hard and leave everything on the field. I think if you do that, you don't have any regrets. You can go home and look at yourself in the mirror. ”

My parents worked very hard for everything that they got. Their parents worked hard. It's just something that is passed down to you, and whatever you want to accomplish, you have to work hard to get it, and that's always been that mentality that my family has, and I think that's something that was passed on to me. ”

All you can do is put in work. That's what you can control, the effort that you put in, and that's what I'm doing. ”

It was frustrating when the managers would change; you'd go to the bench and try to work your way back into the team. But it makes you stronger. ”